July through September in Seattle are just priceless... which is why we Seattleites try to cram so much into these three short months.
This weekend is no exception. If you’re looking for something fun to do with your sweetheart, you have a plethora of options to choose from! From enjoying a warm night at Fremont Outdoor Movies to watching pirates take over Alki, there’s something for everyone.
Here is a small sampling of what’s happening this weekend, to hopefully inspire some Date Night creations amongst you readers!
Fremont Outdoor Movies
On random nights throughout the summer (click here for the line-up), Fremont neighborhood plays host to Seattleites craving cult classics watched on a giant screen. Bring some lawn chairs, bring a picnic, bring a bottle of wine, wear a costume (depending on the film, they have 'theme nights!'), and bring your sweetheart! It's a perfectly creative (and cheap!) way to show your hun-bun a good time! ($5 suggested donation)
This Saturday, Fremont Outdoor Movies is showing one of my FAVORITE childhood classics, PeeWee's Big Adventure. (And, if you're anything like me, you'll hide in your blanket when Large Marge tears her face off... that part terrifies me!)
To round out the perfect Date Night, pack a picnic, complete with sandwiches or sushi, cheeses, fruit, and a bottle of vino (don't forget the bottle opener!) and treat your hunny to some good old fashioned movie fun.
The Fremont Outdoor Movies
3501 Phinney Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
Ballard Viking Days Festival
The Nordic Heritage Museum’s annual Viking Days festival celebrates its 26th anniversary in Ballard on July 11 and 12, 2009.
This eventful weekend offers unique Scandinavian entertainment, food (Danish æbleskivers! yum!), arts & crafts merchants and real live Vikings only seen in Ballard!
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The very popular Traditional Swedish Pancake Breakfast takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets: $6 children, $8 members, $10 non-members.
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 NW 67th Street,
Seattle, WA 98117
Seafair Pirates Landing on Alki!
Head to Alki this Saturday, July 11 around noon where, at Alki Beach Bathhouse the Seafair Pirates will sail in and land on Alki beach.
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There will be live music, and inflatable rides (for the kiddies, of course!) all day for just $6. [this event good for kids/families]
Seattle's Bastille Days Festival
This Saturday and Sunday at the Seattle Center, come and enjoy the
Seattle Center
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA
Greenlake Derby Races
As part of this summer's ongoing SeaFair events, this Saturday's Milk Carton Derby races at Greenlake promise to be loads of fun!
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The Derby offers a memorable day for participants, fans and spectators as nearly 100 off the wall watercraft (designed out of milk cartons) compete for more than $10,000 in prizes. The young and young at heart can't resist getting in on the excitement.
Greenlake
7201 East Green Lake Drive
Seattle, WA
Redmond Derby Days
For those of you on the east side, be sure to head over to Redmond for Derby Days!
The event also includes a Friday Night Free concert featuring the Beatniks, a couple parades, an Entertainment Stage, Bicycle Criterium, Great Food, Beer and Wine Gardens, a Funtastic Carnival at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse and, of course, a Fireworks Finale!
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For more information on the bike race and to register online, click here!
Redmond City Hall Campus
15670 NE 85th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
International District Summer Fest
Lastly, head down to Seattle's International District to take part in its annual Summer Fest! Come enjoy lively lion and dragon dances, award-winning drill teams, and a kid’s activity corner the whole family can enjoy! Warm up your voices for their 7th Annual Karaoke Idol contest and get a chance to walk away with some great prizes!
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Don’t miss out on this special two-day event celebrating the largest Pan-Asian street festival in the Pacific Northwest, with some of the best arts, activities and food that Seafair has to offer!
Hing Hay Park
411 Maynard Ave S
Seattle, 98104
**A BIG 'thank you' to Heather Bales for the head's up on this weekends goodies!**
1 comment:
I'm so glad you put all this together...it saves me having to plan the weekend on my own!
We have been going to the Fremont Outdoor Movies for years and love it! We might have to try the Viking Days Festival because my boyfriend has a serious thing for Swedish Pancakes! :)
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